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Application Questions
How much does it cost to use the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy?
There is no charge to use our program. All prescriptions are free to the patient. Once you have been approved, you will be enrolled for up to one year and must re-enroll annually thereafter.
Why do I need to re-enroll every year?
Our pharmacy gives out medication donated by pharmaceutical companies, which audit us annually to verify that we have only given their products to patients who meet their criteria. Therefore, we ask all patients to renew their information at least once a year to maintain accurate records.
How can I enroll? / What do I need to enroll?
In order to apply for our program, you must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). You must also not have insurance, and either be a resident of or see a doctor in Dane County, Wisconsin. Feel free to call us at (608) 268-0355 for more information or questions about your situation
If you meet the criteria for application, please bring one document from each of the categories below or upload them to the online application:
- A. Proof of ID (options below)
- Passport
- Driver’s License
- State ID
- International ID
- School ID
- B. Proof of Income (as applicable per the guidelines below)
- Paystubs
- If you get paid every two weeks, provide your last two pay stubs.
- If you get paid every week, provide the last four paystubs.
- If you get paid in cash, provide a letter of employment stating how much you get paid a week or per month.
- Statements from Social Security, Child Support, Food Stamps, Retirement or Disability
- If someone is supporting you financially, have them write a letter of support (spouses cannot write a letter of support, they must provide their income). **Letters of support must be signed & dated with the phone number of whoever wrote it.
- Paystubs
- C. Proof of Address (only needed if your address is NOT on your ID) (options below)
- A bill with your address on it
- Lease agreement
- Drivers License
- State ID
- Auto Insurance
- Treatment Program ID
- Letter of Hardship
You can use this link on our website to apply online, or you can CALL US at (608) 268-0355 and you can schedule your enrollment appointment. In this case, please bring paper copies of your documentation.
How do I determine if I am below the FPL limit?
Please use this link, with a calculator to determine if you can apply: https://www.needymeds.org/federal-poverty-level-calculator
What is the status of my application?
If you’ve applied online, please give us at least 1 or 2 business days to process your application, then call and ask when you can schedule an appointment to receive your medication.
When is the Pharmacy open?
- Monday 11:00am- 2:00pm
- Tuesday 1:00pm- 4:00pm
- Thursday 10:00am- 6:00pm
Are there other ways for me to get assistance with my medicine or health care?
CoveringWisconsin is a fantastic program designed to help anyone navigate, find and apply for affordable health insurance and other social services. It provides a breakdown of options for support by county here.
RX Questions
Can someone else pick up my medication for me?
Yes. You (the patient) must come to the pharmacy in person at least once, either to pick up medicine or finish your application. After that, someone can pick up my medication for you, as long as they bring suitable ID
The medication I need is not listed on the formulary, will I be able to get it?
Our formulary is a list of medications that we have on hand at any given time, we MAY have medicine not listed. If your medication is not listed, please call and we can check or try to find a substitute.
Will I always receive 30 day supplies of medicine?
We aim to provide our medication in 30 day supplies. We may change this supply to either longer or shorter supplies if there is a pressing or unusual circumstance.
How often can I refill my prescriptions?
You can call ahead to refill your prescriptions up to 5 days early.
How many refills do I have remaining?
Please check on your medication bottle.
How can I request a refill on my medications?
When you run out of refills from your doctor, we can call to request refills for you in some cases. However, some doctors will require an appointment with you (the patient) to get refills. We will let you know if you have to see your doctor to get new refills.
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Preguntas sobre la Aplicación
¿Cuánto cuesta usar la Farmacia Caritativa San Vicente de Paúl?
El uso de nuestro programa es gratuito. Todas las recetas son gratuitas para el paciente. Una vez que haya sido aprobado, estará inscrito hasta por un año y deberá volver a inscribirse cada año.
¿Por qué tengo que volver a inscribirme cada año?
Nuestra farmacia entrega medicamentos donados por compañías farmacéuticas, que nos auditan anualmente para verificar que solo hemos entregado sus productos a pacientes que cumplen con sus criterios. Por lo tanto, pedimos a todos los pacientes que renueven su información al menos una vez al año para mantener registros precisos.
¿Cómo puedo inscribirme/Qué se necesita para inscribirme?
Para solicitar nuestro programa, debe estar en o por debajo del 300% del Nivel Federal de Pobreza (FPL). También debe no tener seguro y ser residente del condado de Dane, Wisconsin, o ir a un médico en el condado de Dane. No dude en llamarnos al (608) 268-0355 para más información o preguntas sobre su situación.
Si cumple con los criterios para la solicitud, traiga 1 documento de cada una de las categorías a continuación o entrégalos en la solicitud en línea.
- A. Prueba de Identificación (opciones a continuación)
- Pasaporte
- Licencia de conducir
- Identificación estatal
- Identificación internacional
- Identificación de la escuela
- B. Prueba de Ingresos (según corresponda de acuerdo con las pautas a continuación)
- Recibos de pago:
- Si le pagan cada dos semanas, proporcione sus dos últimos talones de pago.
- Si le pagan cada semana, proporcione sus cuatro últimos talones de pago.
- Si le pagan en efectivo, proporcione una carta de empleo que indique cuánto le pagan a la semana o al mes.
- Declaraciones del Seguro Social, Manutención de Niños, Cupones de Alimentos, Jubilación o Discapacidad.
- Si alguien le está apoyando financieramente, pídales que escriban una carta de manutención (los cónyuges no pueden escribir una carta de manutención, deben proporcionar sus ingresos). *Las cartas de apoyo deben estar firmadas y fechadas con el número de teléfono de quien las escribió.
- Recibos de pago:
- C. Prueba de Dirección (solo necesaria si su dirección NO está en su prueba de identificación) (opciones a continuación)
- Una factura con su dirección
- Acuerdo de arrendamiento
- Licencia de conducir
- ID del estado
- Seguro de automóvil
- ID de su Programa de Tratamiento
- Carta de dificultad
Puede utilizar este enlace en nuestro sitio web para solicitar en línea, o puede LLAMARNOS al (608) 268-0355 y puede programar su cita de inscripción. En este caso, por favor traiga copias en papel de su documentación.
¿Cómo determino si estoy por debajo del límite del FPL?
Utilice este enlace, con una calculadora para determinar si puede presentar una solicitud: https://www.needymeds.org/federal-poverty-level-calculator
¿Cuál es el estado de mi solicitud?
Si ha presentado su solicitud en línea, por favor denos al menos 1 o 2 días hábiles para procesar su solicitud, luego llame y pregunte cuándo puede programar una cita para recibir sus medicamentos.
¿Cuál es el horario de la farmacia?
- Lunes 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Martes 1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m.
- Jueves 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Preguntas sobre Medicina
¿Otra persona puede recoger mis medicamentos en mi nombre?
Sí. Usted (el paciente) debe venir a la farmacia en persona al menos una vez, ya sea para recoger sus medicamentos o terminar su aplicación. Después de eso, alguien más puede recoger sus medicamentos en su nombre, siempre y cuando traiga la identificación adecuada.
El medicamento que necesito no aparece en el formulario, ¿Podré obtenerlo?
El formulario representa una lista de medicamentos que esperamos tener a mano en un momento dado, ES POSIBLE QUE tengamos medicamentos no listados. Si su medicamento no está en la lista, por favor llame y podemos verificar o tratar de encontrar un sustituto.
¿Siempre recibiré suministros de medicamentos para 30 días?
Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar nuestros medicamentos en suministros de 30 días. Podemos cambiar este suministro a suministros más largos o más cortos si hay una circunstancia apremiante o inusual.
¿Con qué frecuencia puedo volver a pedir mis medicamentos?
Puede llamar para volver a recoger sus medicamentos con anticipación hasta 5 días antes de que su frasco actual se acabe.
¿Cuántas recetas me quedan?
Por favor, revise su frasco de medicamentos.
¿Cómo puedo solicitar nuevas recetas de mis medicamentos?
Cuando se queda sin recetas de su médico, podemos llamar para solicitar recetas para usted en algunos casos. Sin embargo, algunos médicos requerirán una cita con usted (el paciente) para obtener nuevas recetas. Le informaremos si tiene que ver a su médico para obtener nuevas recetas.
In August 2021, the National Council of the U.S., Society of St. Vincent de Paul approved the National Safeguarding Policy for all Member Councils to protect the children and vulnerable adults who come to us for help from abuse or exploitation. In 2022, the Madison Diocesan Council and the District Council of Madison of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul each passed a Safeguarding Policy to define our procedures and expectations to fulfill this important charge.
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Consejo de Distrito de Madison Política de Salvaguardia
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Diocesan Council of Madison Safeguarding Policies:
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Non-discrimination Policy, October 27, 2020
The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying.
Update as of April 25, 2022
St. Vinny’s Thrift Stores:
- Persons not vaccinated against COVID-19 are asked to wear face masks in all seven of our Dane County stores in accordance with Public Health Madison & Dane County’s Face Covering Emergency Order #7. Masks will be free and available at all of our stores if you do not have one. The health and safety of the neighbors in need we serve and of our customers, members, volunteers and employees are what matter most to us so thank you for masking up with us.
- Expanded cleaning procedures will continue.
- No-contact drive-through donations will continue.
- Scheduled no-contact home pickups will continue. Drivers will wear masks.
Food Pantry:
- No-contact, drive-through food pantry operation will continue.
Charitable Pharmacy:
- Curbside medication delivery will continue, with telehealth consultations between patients and pharmacists.
Housing Programs:
- Masks will be worn in congregate areas and for meetings.
Please note that public health authorities recommend the following to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Frequent washing of hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and — if soap and water are not readily available — use of hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or using the inside of the elbow
- Cleaning frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Social distancing, including avoiding crowds and staying at least six feet away from other people
- Staying home when sick
Stay up to date on the latest local news from the Public Health Madison & Dane County website regarding the coronavirus/COVID-19: https://www.publichealthmdc.com/health-services/partners-providers/resources-by-disease/coronavirus
Questions and concerns may be directed to manager@svdpmadison.org or (608) 442-7200.
Thank you for scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine with St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy. We are located at 2033 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison WI 53711. Our hours of service are:
- Monday 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Tuesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Thursday 3:00pm – 6:00pm
